Coming to Kaohsiung Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Hall for a visit, in addition to admiring the solemn and magnificent architecture and Buddhist culture, the cuisine inside the hall is also a highlight that many travelers look forward to. Located inside the main building of the Buddha Memorial Hall, 「佛光一滴」, is a restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian dishes, from Chinese noodles and rice, Southeast Asian curries, Western submarine sandwiches to specialty snacks. Whether you are a vegetarian or a regular tourist, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious meal here.
This time, we tried the popular Japanese Soy Sauce Soup Noodles and Vegetarian Oyster Omelette. The dishes are light and refreshing in flavor, with affordable prices, plus a comfortable and bright dining environment. It is perfect to stop by after strolling and visiting the Buddha Memorial Hall to leisurely enjoy a vegetarian feast.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Hall Fo Guang Yi Di
Kaohsiung City, Dashu District, Tongling Village, Qingtian Shen Road (Map)
Located inside the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Hall, “佛光一滴” features a simple and warm design style to create a comfortable dining space. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light, making the overall environment bright and airy.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Hall Fo Guang Yi Di has indoor seating including four-person tables, long tables for groups, and family dining seats. Green plants are used as natural dividers between tables, enhancing the spatial aesthetics while maintaining moderate dining privacy. Whether traveling alone, with family, or on a group visit, you can easily find a comfortable seat.
If you feel tired after visiting the Buddha Memorial Hall, why not take a short break at Fo Guang Yi Di? Enjoy a hot vegetarian meal while experiencing the leisurely and tranquil dining atmosphere.
This bowl of Japanese Soy Sauce Soup Noodles looks simple yet offers surprising layers of flavor.
The clear soy sauce broth tastes sweet and smooth, without any heavy saltiness. It has a natural freshness and sweetness, making it very drinkable.
The noodles are fine with a chewy texture, absorbing the broth for a silky-smooth bite every time.
The toppings are also quite rich, including:
Halfway through, we discovered two different types of tofu pouches hidden in the bowl.
One is a plain tofu pouch that becomes tender and juicy after absorbing the broth. The other is a stuffed tofu pouch with a firm filling, adding different layers of flavor.
Both tofu pouches have their own unique characteristics and are impressive highlights of this noodle dish.
Another popular dish is the Oyster Omelette (Vegetarian Oyster Omelette).
The ingredients include straw mushrooms, bean sprouts, shredded nori, and bok choy, retaining the classic texture and flavor of oyster omelette.
The center of the omelette remains moist and chewy with a slight stickiness, while the edges are golden and slightly crisp, offering a crunchy texture.
Paired with a specially made sweet and savory sauce, the sweet-salty balance is just right without being too heavy. It complements the vegetables and straw mushrooms perfectly, making it delicious even for those who do not usually eat vegetarian food.
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